Blood Sciences Section Manager - Biochemistry

NHS; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Llanelli is looking for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist for a Band 7 position. You will manage the Biochemistry section of the Blood Sciences Laboratory, ensuring high-quality service delivery and staff leadership. Suitable candidates have an HCPC registration, an MSc in Biomedical Science, and significant clinical experience. This fixed-term role offers a salary between £48,527 to £55,532 annually.

Qualifications

• Post registration clinical and technical experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level.
• In-depth knowledge of external quality assurance schemes.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the Biochemistry section of the Blood Sciences Laboratory.
• Provide specialist advice to users of the service.
• Develop and optimise the service in conjunction with management.

Skills

HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist

Ability to travel between sites

Flexible approach to needs of the service

Education

BSc or equivalent qualification in Biomedical Science

IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent experience

MSc or equivalent experience

Job description

Job summary

This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 31/03/2027 to cover secondment. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and suitably qualified HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist, experienced in Biochemistry, to apply for a Band 7 Biochemistry Section Manager post within the Blood Sciences Department at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli.

The post holder will hold FIBMS, MSc. or equivalent. They will be up to date with developments in the discipline and able to demonstrate relevant CPD in accordance with HCPC. The post holder will have post registration clinical and technical experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level, and in‑depth knowledge of complex instrumentation / laboratory techniques and QA/QC procedures.

The UKAS accredited Blood Science Laboratory provides acute and routine primary and secondary care services in Biochemistry, Haematology and Coagulation, alongside an Immunology Department, a busy Blood Transfusion department and a wide ranging POCT service.

Effective organisational and communication skills are essential, and you will be expected to work within and manage a team efficiently.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will section manage and take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of the Biochemistry section of the Blood Sciences Laboratory. They will be responsible for providing specialist advice to users of the service, evaluating new methodologies, developing, growing and optimising the service in conjunction with Health Board Service Manager and Consultant Clinical Scientist staff. The Biochemistry Section is currently equipped with the Roche Cobas PRO analysers, together with the TOSOH and other supporting Biochemistry systems.

The post holder will be responsible for the development of the service and ensuring that it is robust and responsive to the needs of our users. They will provide professional, technical and managerial leadership to all staff in Biochemistry and will be responsible for training, assessing and ensuring competence, monitoring work practice, in accordance with agreed standards as set by United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) Limited.

The successful candidate will also be jointly responsible for the management of staff absence and annual leave. The department operates a contractual shift pattern supporting Round the Clock Services, and out of hours working on the Biochemistry rota will be part of your role. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in‑hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Details Date posted

04 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

100-HS029-1125

Job locations

Prince Philip Hospital Bryngwyn Mawr Llanelli, SA14 8QF

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge – Essential

• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
• BSc or equivalent qualification in Biomedical Science
• IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent experience
• MSc or equivalent experience and specialist knowledge in a broad range of areas within the discipline
• In‑depth knowledge of external quality assurance schemes
• Knowledge of the importance of data integrity and confidentiality
• Knowledge of audit procedures
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Desirable

• Management / supervisory qualification
• Higher Specialist Diploma
• Training qualification
• Knowledge of ISO standards and requirements

Experience – Essential

• Post registration clinical and technical experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level
• Experience of basic office IT packages for example spreadsheets, text documents
• Experience and knowledge of meeting ISO15189:2022 requirements

Desirable

• Experience of protocol or procedure development
• Experience of a wide variety of analysers/techniques
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis

Other Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Flexible approach to needs of the service

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Prince Philip Hospital Bryngwyn Mawr Llanelli, SA14 8QF

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/